Originally Posted by
deadseal
Dude, I can't help but chime in here. Ask yourself this one question. When you are 60 years old, what would you pay to have had more time with your kids? Think about this. What dollar amount? I completely cut ties after 11 years AD. And dude..... It's awesome. I am carpool dad, soccer dad, breakfast maker dad, homework dad, etc etc. tri care and 30 k and a retirement when I'm 60 aren't worth losing these moments . IMHO think about it....all of you
I just have to pass advice given to me when I first left AD. My Reserve unit was full of guys who MOST got furloughed after 9/11. They all kept ties with the mil and were able to make ends meet. Those who didn't, worked at Home Depot. If you chose QOL and give up the mil gig, they recommended getting 2K up on the seniority list. I finished my 20 as an AGR so not a factor for me, but I think its solid advice.